In the pre-Civil War era, Auburn was the perfect choice for Harriet Tubman's permanent home after she escaped slavery. Not only did the upstate hamlet have a strong abolitionist community, but it also served as a secret nexus for the Underground Railroad. Arguably the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, Tubman worked tirelessly to free enslaved African Americans from bondage. In the space of 10 years, she personally rescued about 70 people, including several members of her own family, and led many to Canada, where slavery was illegal. Today, the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park offers educational programs and exhibits about Tubman's life and her crucial work as a freedom fighter.
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